lululemon Designer - Men's Outerwear

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 143,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company in Vancouver is seeking an Outerwear Designer to bring technical outerwear to life. You will collaborate with teams, support the design process, and utilize your skills in apparel design and technologies. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience and a strong commitment to inclusivity. This role offers competitive compensation, relocation support, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of apparel design experience, preferably in technical or outerwear categories.
• Strong sketching and CAD skills are required.
• Interest in new technologies such as generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of outerwear including rain and snow products.
• Translate fashion influences into the lululemon aesthetic.
• Participate in fittings and work with in-house teams.

Skills

Apparel design experience

Sketching and CAD skills

Interest in 3D design tools

Commitment to inclusivity

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description & Requirements

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About this Team

Our Outerwear Design team is a tight collective of curious, future-focused creatives who blend technical thinking with a strong sense of style. We stay close to what’s happening in active, lifestyle, and global fashion trends, and we translate those insights into product that supports our guests in Run, Train, and Yoga. We value honest feedback, open collaboration, and creating space for growth. We work hard, we stay connected, and we make room for fun and movement in our day.

A Day in the Life

As an Outerwear Designer at lululemon, you help bring world-class technical outerwear to life. In partnership with your Design Manager and cross-functional teams, you support the design and development process from concept through to production. You bring a growing foundation in outerwear design, a strong eye for detail, a deep understanding of global trends, and a passion for creating product that balances function, innovation, and beauty.

What You Do

• Support the design of outerwear across rain, snow, and performance by drawing on your developing knowledge of materials, construction, and end-use needs.
• Bring together trend insights, market research, product usage, and team collaboration to help create thoughtful, functional designs.
• Translate relevant fashion and streetwear influences into the lululemon aesthetic with clarity and intention.
• Manage a focused assortment of styles that align with your level and the category’s complexity.
• Participate in fittings and work closely with the in-house workshop to bring ideas to life through mockups and prototypes.
• Communicate across product development, fit, raw materials, colour, merchandising, sourcing, and design operations to keep partners aligned and informed.
• Maintain sharp attention to detail in sketches, tech packs, and the overall design process to support product excellence.
• Join key meetings, learn from marketplace feedback, and help action insights into future product improvements.
• Stay connected with relevant mills, trims suppliers, and vendors to understand new technologies and materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of apparel design experience, with exposure to technical or outerwear categories preferred.
• Strong sketching and CAD skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Interest in 3D design tools and emerging technologies such as generative AI.
• Experience working within global development calendars and partnering with offshore factories.
• Commitment to creating inclusive product and contributing to an inclusive team culture.

Must Haves

• Passion for Outerwear
• Curiosity, Creativity, and Drive.
• Actively participate in the lululemon culture & sweatlfie.
• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Passionate about wellness, movement, and mindful living, aligned with Lululemon values.
• Agile, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to relocate to Vancouver. lululemon provides relocation support for the right candidate.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join a team that values community, creativity, growth, and wellbeing.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and innovation.
• Contribute to products that help people move, live, and feel their best every day.

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $104,000 – $120,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements.

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Workplace Arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.